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18 Black-Owned Businesses We're Growing Up With

A list of brilliant, Black-owned business that either our children are growing up with or are aiding in our continuous, personal self-care journey.

A list of brilliant, Black-owned business that either our children are growing up with or are aiding in our continuous, personal self-care journey.

  1. Little Doebahyou

    (Photo: littledoebahyou.com)

    littledoebahyou.com

    (Photo: littledoebahyou.com)

    Helping us see the world differently. 

  2. Balm & Co.

    Helping our skin stay healthy as we grow old. 

  3. Shea Moisture

    Helping us look great at any age.

  4. My Natural Doll

    (Photo: runwaycurls.com)

    Photo: runwaycurls.com

    (Photo: runwaycurls.com)

    Helping increase our positive self-perception. 

  5. Because of Them We Can

    Helping our kids (and us) keep track of our history.

  6. Ariya the Mermaid

    (Photo: ariyathemermaid.com)

    Photo: ariyathemermaid.com

    (Photo: ariyathemermaid.com)

    Helping us understand that we're magical.

  7. Soap Box Theory

    (Photo: soapboxtheory.com)

    soapboxtheory.com

    (Photo: soapboxtheory.com)

    Helping us stay mentally healthy. 

  8. The Very Black Project

    (Photo: theveryblackproject.com)

    theveryblackproject.com

    (Photo: theveryblackproject.com)

    Helping us teach ourselves as we mature that it's OK to be proud of our Blackness. 

  9. Me & the Bees Lemonade

    Helping us use the lemons that life gives us to create something extraordinary. 

  10. Mo's Bows

    Helping us grow up in style. 

  11. Mr. Cory's Cookies

    Helping us remember our grandma's cookie recipe even as adults. 

  12. Maya's Ideas

    (Photo: mayasideas.com)

    Photo: mayasideas.com

    (Photo: mayasideas.com)

    Helping our imagination flourish. 

  13. E&C Popcorn Shop

    Helping us understand that we're never too old for a movie snack. 

  14. Sheawa

    Helping us believe in skin miracles.

  15. Scotch Porter

    Helping our beards grow as we do. 

  16. True Laundry Detergent

    Helping us teach our children not to use harsh chemicals on clothes. 

  17. Carol's Daughter

    Helping us remember whose child we are even when the world doesn't encourage us like we think it should. 

  18. Shea Shea Bakery

    Helping us learn to appreciate the sweet #glowup. 

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